Hands-On Kitchen Manager — High-Volume Ops & Growth Bonus

HOT GAI LLC - b4a5; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Gai Llc in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations at GAI Chicken Rice. You will be on the line, setting the pace, enforcing standards, and ensuring every plate meets our quality.

You are responsible for food consistency, team performance, cost control, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen that can handle high-volume service. This is a full-time role based in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years kitchen management experience.
• Strong understanding of high-volume kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Solid grasp of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Comfortable working on the line during peak hours.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Experience with recipe development, costing, and menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day kitchen operations during prep and service.
• Ensure all food is executed consistently to standards (taste, portion, presentation).
• Maintain speed and flow during high-volume service periods.
• Enforce cleanliness, organization, and food safety at all times.
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and coordinate repairs.
• Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable.
• Lead by example and work the line.
• Build a culture of urgency, discipline, and respect.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and par levels.
• Minimize waste and control food costs.
• Track usage and identify inefficiencies.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and labeling.
• Be prepared for inspections at any time.
• Assist in developing and refining menu items.
• Test and standardize recipes for consistency, speed, and scalability.
• Collaborate on seasonal items, specials, and improvements.

Skills

Kitchen management

High-volume ops

Team leadership

Food safety

Line work

Equipment maintenance

Recipe costing

Menu execution

Job description

Hot Gai Llc in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations at GAI Chicken Rice. You will be on the line, setting the pace, enforcing standards, and ensuring every plate meets our quality.

You are responsible for food consistency, team performance, cost control, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen that can handle high-volume service. This is a full-time role based in San Francisco.